Top 10 Green Benefits of Modular Construction

Modular construction is quickly becoming a popular alternative to traditional “stick built” construction.  Here are the top ten green advantages of modular construction: 10. Modular walls and components are created in a factory under controlled conditions. 9. Modular offices and mezzanines take advantage of extra space and a smaller carbon Continue reading

Prefabs and Green Housing

Two recent articles highlight the changing trends in the construction industry, trends that we’ve noted and discussed countless times in this blog. More and more voices are calling for an increased emphasis on modular, prefabricated modes of construction due to increased efficiency and benefit to the environment among other things. Continue reading

What Will Construction in 2012 and Beyond Look Like?

Here is an interesting article that talks about the emerging trends in the architecture-engineering-construction sector. Mentioned in the article are trends towards more green and sustainable buildings, an industry-wide adoption of LEEDS, implementation of building sensors to monitor a building’s stability (among other things), greener building materials, and a growing Continue reading